In this episode Tim and Matt discuss Deck Archetypes, which are powerful themes that create synergies between the cards in your deck.

Episode IV Content:

Intro + Discussion of current game (im)balance - 0:34

WWYD - 14:33

Deck Archetypes - 24:07

Card Talk: Starting Hands - 68:14

Skillz to Pay the Billz: Snapshot - 83:54

Build Lab: Aggro/Speed Ranger - 89:24

Community Roundup - 92:24

Check out Tim's Deck Archetypes article for an even deeper look into the topics discussed in this episode: https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgamehttps://www.realmsrising.com/strats/deck-archetypes/

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-us

Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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In this episode we have a very special guest interview with Darwin Kastle!

Matt and Tim talk with Darwin Kastle, the lead game designer for Hero Realms. Darwin is a game designer and the Creative Director for Wise Wizard Games. He has designed Star Realms, Hero Realms, The Battle for Hill 218, The Battle for Sector 219, and Space Station Assault. He has also worked on Epic Card Game, the VS Trading Card game, Battleground Fantasy Warfare, EpicTCG, and Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-us

Check out the WWG streams at https://www.twitch.tv/wisewizardgame

Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Guest: Darwin Kastle

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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"Good leaders have vision and inspire others to help them turn vision into reality. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.” Adam "Anvroser" Charboneau of Realms Rising is our guest!We talk with Adam about Realms Rising, some personal history, and his future plans. Episode segments include "What Would You Do?" "State of the Meta" and "Explosive Fireball"

Episode Content

WWYD 1:24

Main Topic 8:13

State of the Meta 42:04

Skill/Ability 62:05

Roundup 69:08

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-us

Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Tim's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/agentc13

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Guest: Adam "Anvroser" Charboneau

Hosts: Matthew "Jigmelingpa" Rooks, Tim "agentc13" McKenzie

Producer: Matthew Rooks

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

Other Music: "Mountain Walk" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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"The best thing about fandom is the friendships made along the way with people who share your passions."

Matthew Rooks and Tim McKenzie are members of the Hero Realms community, they are known for their high level competitive play and analysis of the game. They have played thousands of games, authored articles, organized tournaments, and are active members of the Discord community. 

In the first ever episode of Sparks and Recreation, your hosts talk about their friendship and involvement in an online community. They discuss the steps that led them to this project, ideas for the future, and how the community surrounding the Hero Realms Digital is blossoming into something special!

Episode Content

WWYD 6:59

Main Topic 13:33

HR 101 25:09

Skill/Ability 33:21

Roundup 41:42

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Contact S&R: [email protected]

Support Sparks & Rec: http://hero-helper.com/support-us

Tim's Twitch channel: Twitch.tv/agentc13.

All music used in this podcast is public domain, royalty free, or licensed under Creative Commons.

Specific songs used in this episode were:

"Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny.  

Licensed under the Music Standard License.

"Celtic Atmosphere" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) 

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License."

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

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Introducing a new podcast about Hero Realms, Sparks & Recreation!

In this teaser we introduce the podcast, as well as your hosts Matt and Tim. They talk about the format of the show and share a little teaser of what you can expect from Sparks & Recreation.

Hero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/

Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDc

Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/

Tim's Twitch channel: Twitch.tv/agentc13.

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.

Specific songs used in this episode were:

Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)

For more discussion, analysis, and news, subscribe to Sparks & Recreation on your preferred podcast listening app.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.